Hydropower energy

Tri-City HeraldTrump issues order on Columbia and Snake River dams. He wants fewer regulationsTri-City HeraldPresident Trump on Friday ordered the removal of what he called “unnecessary” regulatory burdens on Columbia and Snake River hydropower dams. He signed a presidential memorandum requiring that a new environmental study on management of the …Floating ideas to save orcasLewiston Morning TribuneTask force considers breaching dams to save endangered orcasKitsap Sunall 67 news articles »

Investing.com UKChina’s State Power in talks for Brazil hydro, thermal plants – sourceeuronewsBy Tatiana Bautzer. SAO PAULO (Reuters) – China’s State Power Investment Corporation is in talks to acquire two additional hydroelectric dams and two thermal plants in Brazil, a person with knowledge of the matter said Thursday. One of the …UPDATE 1-China’s State Power in talks for Brazil hydro, thermal …Reutersall 5 news articles »

BloombergCongo Sets Deadline for Plan on 11000-Megawatt Hydro PlantBloombergThe government is billing Inga 3 as the first phase of a mega project eventually intended to harness as much as 40,000 megawatts of hydroelectric capacity concentrated in a str…

Balkans hydro production lowest in a year amid drought – S&P GlobalS&P Global PlattsHydropower production in the Balkans fell to a 13 month low in Week 41, mostly as a result of continuing low run of river output, hydrological reports and ENTSO …and more »

Bangor Daily NewsMainers dig in for a big fight over CMP’s hydro projectBangor Daily NewsThe debate about whether Central Maine Power should be able to pipe hydroelectricity from Canada to Massachusetts through a new 145-mile transmission line corridor in western Maine boiled over this week as opponents and proponents argued about …In concession to critics, CMP says it would run power line under scenic Kennebec GorgePress Heraldall 72 news articles »

NasdaqChina’s State Power considering bids for Brazilian hydro and …NasdaqSAO PAULO, Oct 18- China’s State Power Investment Corporation is in talks to acquire two additional hydroelectric dams and thermal plants in Brazil,.and more »

Congress Passes Hydropower Development Provisions in AWIA BillLexologyOn October 10, 2018, the U.S. Senate passed S. 3021, the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (“AWIA”), which contains several hydropower provisions that seek to amend the Federal Power Act (“FPA”) to promote hydropower development. … This …

Business StandardJSW Energy’s Himachal hydro plants unaffected by recent heavy rainsBusiness StandardThe recent heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh and an abnormal rise in the Satluj river’s silt levels — forcing the temporary closure of major hydro projects — has, however, not affected operations at both of JSW Energy’s hydro plants in the state …and more »

Climate Impact Key to Maine Power Line DecisionNatural Resources Council of Maine (press release) (blog)But what if Hydro-Quebec sells its clean power to its customers in Massachusetts, and then reduces the amount of hydroelectric power it sells to other customers, causing them to burn more fossil fuels? It might improve Massachusetts’ clean-energy image …and more »

LivemintSajjan Jindal keen to buy out stressed hydroelectric plantsLivemintSajjan Jindal’s JSW Energy plans to expand its portfolio in the hydroelectric power space by buying projects that are stymied by the lack of quality and large-scale projects of this kind that are up for sale. At a recent meeting with journalists at its …and more »

The TribuneDearth of pvt players in hydropower sector: JSWThe TribuneThe hydropower sector is going through stress.” Mahendra said work would soon be started again on the 240-MW Kuther hydel project in Chamba district. He said the hydro policy of the state and the Centre made the project viable. “The banking sector is …

CleanTechnicaABB Wins $330 Million Deal To Supply HVDC Converters For New Hydro In TajikistanCleanTechnicaTajikistan has the potential to be a significant supplier of renewables for the region, ranking 8th in the world for hydropower potential. Over 90% of the country’s electricity needs are filled with hydro generation today, and the new CASA-1000 linkage …

Federal hydropower bill headed to presidentCoalfield.comThe U.S. Senate has passed Ninth District U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith’s bill aimed at promoting hydroelectric energy projects. Griffith, R-Salem, announced Oct. 10 that the Senate approved the Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act.

HydroWorldBolivia looking to finance US$2 billion of hydro, wind projectsHydroWorldBolivian energy authorities are in the process of identifying about US$2 billion in financing for early stage hydro and wind power generation projects, which total 710 M…

Popular MechanicsRenewable Energy Will Grow Massively Across The Globe by 2023, Says IEA ReportPopular MechanicsChina’s massive Baihetan hydropower station will also make it a leader in hydroelectric power. Within the next 5 years, the IEA expects China to account for “37% of global bioenergy” in terms of electrical demands. The report has a special focus on …IEA: Turkey’s renewables to jump 14 GW by 2023Daily SabahChina takes lead as the world prepares to install more than 1 trillion watts of clean, renewable energy by 2023International Business Times, India Editionall 175 news articles »

Spanish hydropower availability falls to 42.1%Montel(Montel) Spain’s total hydropower availability dropped 1.2 percentage points week on week to 42.1% (9.8 TWh) of capacity, official data showed on Tuesday. Hydropower availability in GWh remains significantly higher than the 27.7% figure seen a year ago …

Press HeraldMaine Voices: Reject CMP power line because Hydro-Quebec facilities damage ecosystemPress HeraldIf a permit is issued, it should be conditioned on Hydro-Quebec’s changing the management of its reservoir facilities to run-of-river mode, which uses the natural flow of the river. This would help restore large silicon diatom phytoplankton blooms to …

Bangor Daily NewsMaine regulators invite more public comment on CMP hydro projectBangor Daily NewsThe Maine Public Utilities Commission will hold the last of three hearings to let the public comment on Central Maine Power Co.’s proposed hydropower project. The meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the PUC’s office in Hallowell at 5 p.m. …

World Politics ReviewThe Promise and Pitfalls of Hydropower Development Along the Mekong RiverWorld Politics ReviewHydropower development could hinder or block fish migration in the Mekong, compounding the current decline in fisheries resources and thr…

Hydropower Revenues Should Support Locks And DamsThe Waterways JournalUtilities and their customers, including towns and cities, are just one of many interests—including recreational users—that have traditionally enjoyed the benefits of hydropower from locks and dams while not contributing to their construction and …